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Local sources from Saudi Arabia: CNN Arabic, فرانس 24 / FRANCE 24.
UK coverage: BBC.

In a recent development, the Houthi rebel group has claimed responsibility for attacking a US container ship in the Red Sea, raising concerns about the security of international shipping routes in the region. The group released a video showing an explosion near the ship, indicating the severity of the attack. This incident highlights the ongoing threat that the Houthis continue to pose to US naval vessels and commercial shipping in the Red Sea, despite multiple strikes on Houthi infrastructure inside Yemen by the US and British forces.

According to CNN Arabic, four US officials revealed that a cruise missile launched by the Houthis came close to a US destroyer before being intercepted. This marks a new attack by the Houthis on an American warship. The USS Gravely destroyer was forced to use the CIWS system, designed to intercept short-range missiles, for the first time since the United States began intercepting Houthi missiles late last year. The successful interception of the missile highlights the effectiveness of the system in protecting US naval vessels.

The article from فرانس 24 / FRANCE 24 reports that the United States has targeted up to 10 drones in Yemen that were prepared for launch, as well as a missile belonging to the Houthis. The US military command in the Middle East (CENTCOM) stated that the missile posed an imminent threat to American aircraft. The Houthis, who are allied with Iran, have launched a wave of explosive-laden drones and missiles at commercial ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden in recent weeks. These attacks have caused disruptions to international shipping and raised concerns about the regional expansion of the conflict.

In response to the attack on the US ship, Israel has launched a military campaign in Gaza, resulting in a high number of casualties. The escalation of tensions in the region is a cause for concern and highlights the volatile situation in the Middle East. The international community must work together to ensure the security of shipping routes and prevent further escalation of conflicts in the region.